Since the federal government moved into higher education, tuition and fees have soared. Go back to charging what was prevalent in the ‘60s and many more students could afford a degree. As someone who graduated in four years while working my way through college, I know that it used to be done that way for millions of Middle Class students.
Most people don't understand the distorting effect of our tax code.
It is why health care and education, at all levels, is so d@mn expensive.
Don't get me going on the cost of government, particularly the judiciary (lawyers).